Jimmy haslip bass book

Using the yellowjackets tune run for your life, jimmy walks through a study of rhythm changes and then branches out into the types of alterations and possibilities that have kept his playing fresh for over. Jun 19, 2019 the jimmy haslips melodic bass library. The lessons contain diatonic, modal, pentatonic, whole tone, and diminished scales as well as modes of both the harmonic and melodic minor scales, eastern, middle eastern, and other exotic scales of jimmys own invention. The band was shortlived, released two albums, the selftitled blackjack in 1979 and worlds apart in 1980, and embarked on a small us nationwide tour. Hes also worked as an arranger, programmer and mixer. Alfred general bass guitar instruction books musicians friend. In this extendedlength bass wisdom masterclass, legendary bassist jimmy haslip discusses his approach to playing bass, his amazing career, working in the music industry and more. Join facebook to connect with jimmy haslip and others you may know. Aug 10, 2019 the jimmy haslips melodic bass library. Jimmy haslip was born on december 31, 1951 in bronx, new york city, new york, usa. Stay up to date on the current and future touring performance schedules, what artists i am recording with, and what music im producing.

Rock bass book with cd alfred steve bailey rock bass book with cd. Dec 20, 2017 having discovered the bass guitar in high school, the lefthanded haslip bought a righthanded bass from a local music store and turned it upside down. Jimmy haslip bass player articles by jimmy haslip book. Born in the bronx to puerto rican immigrants, spanish was haslip s first language and he learned to speak english in kindergarten. Yellowjackets bassist jimmy haslip talks about the importance of reading music. Shop and buy jimmy haslips melodic bass library sheet music. Alfred music in his introduction to this excellent book, jimmy reveals some of his deepest thoughts on improvisation. Modern improvisation for bass, an instructional method book to expanding creative expression for jazz and fusion bassists, written by the grammyaward winning bassist. James robert haslip born december 31, 1951 is an american bass guitarist who was a founding former member of the jazz fusion group the yellowjackets.

While his career with the yellowjackets was always firmly entrenched in the contemporary jazz genre, you might be surprised to discover that his earliest bass influences were. Jimmy haslip bass player articles alfreds artist series. Despite a whos who list of recording credits under his belt, jimmy haslip is perhaps best known for his work with one band, the veteran jazz group yellowjackets. Bass lessons with the greats guitar with cd lincoln goines, alphonso johnson, gary willis, jimmy haslip, rocco prestia, victor wooten. Music profile for jimmy haslip, born 31 december 1951. Jimmy haslip played for the yellowjackets when i was growing up and i loved them. Modern improvisation for bass, published by alfred music publishing, covers a range of topics, including broadening music vocabulary with modes, altered harmony, and chord substitutions, creating walking bass lines, using pedal tones and chordal. Huntington jazz artist getting his due the new york times. The melodic bass library by jimmy haslip is an indispensable book on scales and modes for the bass guitarist. Perhaps best known as a founding member and bass player of the yellowjackets, jimmy has also performed, recorded andor toured with an extremely long and diverse list of musicians that reads like a whos who of 20th and 21st century culture.

This book is one of my very favourites and one of a handful i studied when i was getting everything together. Bass basics, major scales and modes, harmonic and melodic minor scales and modes, arpeggio patterns and symmetric scales whole tone and diminished. Scales and modes for the bass guitarist exlibrary reference paperback books. The bass players complete guide to scales and chords. In my opinion, it involves improving your musicianship and constantly raising your bar of musical knowledge, he writes,as well as finding a spiritual path that leads you to a connection between your passion and your heart. The core trio of haslip, scott kinsey, and gergo borlai intelligently reimagine the fusion genre. Modern improvisation for bass, published by alfred music publishing, covers a range of topics, including broadening music vocabulary with modes, altered harmony, and chord substitutions, creating walking bass lines. From being a selftaught bass player from huntington to becoming a founding member in 1980 of the contemporary jazz fusion quartet. Alfred jimmy haslip modern improvisation for bass book.

Apr, 1997 jimmy haslip s musical career reads like a horatio alger story. Jimmy haslips musical career reads like a horatio alger story. Learn these great songs by playing along with jazz greats jimmy haslip and barry coates in a classic trio jazz setting. Blackjack was an american rock band, active 19791980, featuring michael bolton who was performing under his real name, michael bolotin, bruce kulick, sandy gennaro and jimmy haslip. Open quick view dialog for alfred jimmy haslip modern improvisation for bass book alfred jimmy haslip modern improvisation for bass book. Albums include an all star lineup performing the songs of pink floyd, blues for tony, and pigs and pyramids. Using the yellowjackets tune run for your life, jimmy walks through a study of rhythm changes and.

Jimmy haslip bass player articles alfred s artist series haslip, jimmy on. Scales and modes for the bass guitarist 9780757977503. This concert video captures a performance by yellowjackets. Jimmy haslip for bass players onlyfor bass players only. Jimmy typically dimes all of his controls, runs on the bridge pickup for most things, dials in a bit of neck pickup when he wants to get a thickerfatter tone, and uses his left hand positioning to get the big shifts in tone. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Amperes beyond the bassics, part one article by jim worsley, published on february 5, 2020 at all about jazz. Scales and modes for the bass guitarist paperback may 1, 2001 by jimmy haslip author 4. Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer nelodic nonretail packaging, such as baass unprinted box or plastic bag.

The lessons contain diatonic, modal, pentatonic, whole tone, and diminished scales as well libgary modes of both the harmonic and melodic mir scales, eastern, middle eastern, and other exotic scales of jimmys own invention. Using the yellowjackets tune run for your life, jimmy walks through a study of rhythm changes and then branches out into the types of alterations and. Within these pages youll find performance galleries as well as a lengthy and ever growing video gallery. A distant relative of jimmy haslip s first record as a leader, arc grp, 1993, arc trio is a breath of fresh air. The jimmy haslip model is an lg3006 but these days ive also seen him playing an skb 3007. This inspirational resource for jazz and fusion musicians expands the possibilities of creative expression. This in person with jazztimes interview was taped on site at the 2011 berks jazz fest in reading, pa. New york native jimmy haslip began playing the bass as a teenager, mostly selftaught. With this approach, haslip finds ways to connect with the reader both. Get the guaranteed lowest prices on alfred general bass guitar instruction books instruments at musicians friend. Jimmy haslip alfred music publishing modern improvisation for bass. Learn these great songs by playing along with jazz greats jimmy. Jan 11, 2012 yellowjackets bassist jimmy haslip talks about the importance of reading music. Serious electric bass is a definitive, comprehensive, userfriendly guide for electric bassists of all.

Sep 19, 2019 the melodic bass library by jimmy haslip is an indispensable book on scales and modes for the bass guitarist. Jimmy is one of the sweetest people you will ever meet, and an absolute beast with a bass in his hands. A study guide aimed at helping bassists of all levels expand their chops to aid musical expression. Shop and buy jimmy haslip bass player articles sheet music. Ultimate playalong just classic jazz bass vol 1 by barry coates and jimmy haslip 2002, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Modern improvisation for bass book by alfred is an inspirational resource for jazz and fusion musicians that helps expand the possibilities of creative expression. The lessons contain diatonic, modal, pentatonic, whole tone, and. Teach yourself to play bass guitar at your own pace. In addition, you get some of jimmys solo transcriptions that demonstrate different scales and approaches for soloing. I got to meet him at ronnie scotts and he was a true gent. Nov 12, 20 the jimmy haslip model is an lg3006 but these days ive also seen him playing an skb 3007. An indispensable book on scales and modes for the bass guitarist.

The book isnt a very good source of patterns or licks, and aside from some advice on how to use the scales, there isnt a lot with regards to actual application. Modern improvisation for bass, an instructional method book to expanding creative expression. Jimmy haslip an indispensable book on scales and modes for the bass guitarist. In my opinion, it involves improving your musicianship and constantly raising your bar of musical knowledge, he writes,as well as finding a spiritual path that leads you to a. The melodic bass library by jimmy haslip bass musician. Using the yellowjackets tune run for your life, jimmy walks through a study of rhythm changes and then branches out into the types of alterations and possibilities that have kept his playing fresh for over 47 years. As a youth, he listened to latin and salsa music around the house, including such latin music icons as tito puente, mongo santamaria, machito, ray barretto, celia cruz and eddie palmieri, to name a few. Jimmy haslip has authored an instructional method book for bassists, focusing on the art of improvisation and expanding creative expression in jazz. Modern improvisation for bass jimmy haslip has authored an instructional method book for bassists, focusing on the art of. Open quick view dialog for alfred jimmy haslip modern improvisation for bass book.

Alfred general bass guitar instruction books musicians. Modern improvisation for bass method alfred music publishing, the world leader in educational print music publishing since 1922, releases jimmy haslip. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Jimmy haslip bass player articles alfred s artist series. This book collects the very best interviews, lessons, and gear and maintenance guides into one smoothreading compilation.

December 31, 1951 bronx, new york city jimmy haslip is a bassist, keyboardist, producer and composer. When i couldnt find a lefty bass i just bought a righthanded bass and flipped it over. With insight from over 25 masters, including tony levin, marcus miller, gary willis, jimmy haslip, and percy jones, the fretless bass will give you a keen appreciation for the important innovators, as well as plenty of. He was also an early user of the fivestring electric bass. Sep 06, 2010 new york native jimmy haslip began playing the bass as a teenager, mostly selftaught. Discover book depositorys huge selection of jimmy haslip books online. Using the yellowjackets tune run for your life, jimmy walks through a study of rhythm changes and then branches out into the types of alterations and possibilities that have kept his playing. Scales and modes for the bass guitarist paperback may 1, 2001 by jimmy haslip author. The setlist features over a halfdozen songs including. Within these pages youll find performance galleries. Using the yellowjackets tune run for your life, jimmy. An all star lineup performing the songs of pink floyd. Nov 11, 2012 jimmy haslip has authored an instructional method book for bassists, focusing on the art of improvisation and expanding creative expression in jazz. Jimmy haslip grew up in a rich musical environment.

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